If you don't rate this film 5 stars, you have no soul my friend!

You will never forget Leclerc after watching this, what a spirit, the drive, the obsession, the warmth of his smile. A fascinating, beautiful, stressful watch.

Signed in to IMDB just to rate this movie. Thank you for making it. In a world where we are increasingly detached from what truly makes us human - running rat races and preoccupied with meaningless frivolities; here is a beautiful and inspiring story about a pure soul living life to the fullest. This film captures the essence of what it takes to be truly exceptional. In life Marc-Andre was humble and yet this film leaves an indelible impression on its audience that he was truly special. Wonderful storytelling.

Incredible! Simply mind blowing!

An exploration of the far edges of the nature of humanity. Impossible to believe its true, save that Marc's achievements are gloriously documented in this astonishing film.

This is a great documentary about a mountain climber and his exploits. The scenery is beautiful and spectacular and the exploration of the personality of Marc-André Leclerc, while it doesn't get to the bottom of what drives him, is fascinating and rich.

As I sit here, writing and deleting increasingly poetic passages, trying to encapsulate how this movie made me feel, I'm realizing that the feeling was indescribable. A complex mix of inspiration, fear, and a deep apriciation for life and what it means to live it. Jimmy told a beautiful story about a truly beautiful one of a kind person who lived his life in a way that truly made him happy. That is so rare in our modern world. Is a life cut short because it was spent pursuing one's true passion worse than a long life where one never truly finds happiness? Before you judge Marc for being reckless ask yourself, are you happier than him? I sincerely doubt it.

This was an amazing film. Very sad and inspiring at the same time. I was legitimately terrified throughout seeing the alpine climbs. Have we not seen the best alpinist of all time. Absolutely fearless and kind soul. I loved watching this.

I was thinking of giving this a 2 stars as I was watching it because it's just a sorta lackluster documentary about free climbing. but then I got to the last 15 minutes and I felt compelled to at least give this a positive review. that being said it still isn't the best documentary I've seen.

It is not about being inspired by Marc, but appreciate the way to life that make we go far and beyond. I can never be even close to what he does but I know there is a life path for me. The movie just conveys that message so well . Thank you for the movie and thank you Marc

Loved this film. Amazing (and totally real) characters. He's awesome. The mom is the most awesome Mom ever, and the girlfriend is the most awesome girlfriend ever. The climbers are a trip (how is Reinhold Messner still alive???) This is life fully-realized and lived in full. Well worth the trip.

Ugh it was incredible but I don't think I'll be able to move past the ending for a while.

I've been thinking about this a bit. I've known people like this, so are they reckless or not? Is it worth living until you're 90 and shitting the bed? Up to you to decide.

This was well done. I am glad I didn't know that he had passed away before I watched it. In a way he is quite present and with us. His raw, wild and authentic spirit towers and inspires us as it is represented by the presence of those mountains he scaled. I've been to Canmore and fell in love with the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies that nestles this little town. To know Marc-Andre scaled one of them make them feel wonderfully intimate and personal. One of the most moving aspects of Marc's life was the relationship he and his mother Michelle had. This was captured so beautifully in this movie. She, to me, is such a remarkable example of what parenting is in its most idealized state. To be gifted and be willing to have the presence, wisdom and self-trust that she had to choose to get to know and understand the spirit of her child AND THEN, give them the biggest wings to fly to BE THEMSELF, that is courage. And bravery. And love. Michelle LeClerc stands as The Alpinist of Motherhood. Marc-Andre followed his heart and thankfully, was blest to have a parent and a partner who both supported his calling in life. In actuality, classrooms, fame, fortune, notoriety, predictablity were closer to what would engender fear for him. Those things which are normal for others to feel comfortable in, HE NEVER DID. To him climbing extreme conditions was relaxing and rejuvenating. You could see and feel it when he spoke about it. He felt incredibly himself and most at home when he was scaling the sides of mountains on his own. He taught others by his way of being, not by anything else. It is indeed strange and fascinating that he is perceived by some as having a "death wish". Can there be anything more life affirming than following your heart without limits, being so fully aware of every moment and cherishing it? Many of us are so aqccustomed to lives barely lived bec we are filled with all the theoreticals and hypotheticals of what-if's that we don't even know we are the walking dead... The story of his life is NOT so much about courage or bravery. When we are truly in touch with what is authentically our heart's calling we inevitably feel deeply at peace within ourselves because we feel an inner alignment. However, for someone (or the world) that perceives what we are doing as daring, risky, terrifying. it is only perceived that way by those to whom it is NOT truly, fully and authentically their calling.

An amazing film of an amazing man. So rare to see somebody in this century doing extraordinary things with no desire for publicity or even praise. Terrifying to watch at times and awe inspiring. I know he's a fellow human but his incredible nerve made me feel like we weren't the same species. It's a must see.

WOW, what a history. Next level achievements and life journey. Heartbreaking!

Why didn't this movie win best documentary of the year? Oh, because people stopped watching the oscars because their choices have become ridiculous. This is an excellent documentary. It was for sure intended to be made. There was no accident about people making a documentary about him. It was planned by a higher intelligence to communicate the humble character of Marc Andre.

The story was Ok at the beginning but it became better and ended up with a twist that spinned the whole movie around. very good!

In the spirit of Free Solo and the Dawn Wall, the Alpinist is another climbing documentary centering on a slightly enigmatic climber. Since it is impossible to not compare this to Free Solo specifically, the Alpinist certainly attempts to up the ante with the climbing horror show, but is ultimately let down by its subject's (Marc-André Leclerc) indifference to the project. This really is a huge credit to the film makers as I still did really love this. Marc-Andre often seems like he is stepping in front of the camera because he feels guilted into it after agreeing to something he didn't want to do in a moment of weakness. As a result, much of the main climb the feature centers around is uncaptured. Despite all of those obstacles, the film makers still managed to make something wholly engaging.

Really emotionally impacting and great shots